Lost Farm By The Ocean

Middle school can feel like war, especially when you’re trying to figure out who you really are. Sisters Kayley and Kataleya are as different as can be: one wants to be popular, the other just wants to be understood. But both are trying to survive the pressures, rumors, and expectations that come with growing up. What makes this book special? It’s a group project between a dad and his two daughters — told through diary entries, memories, and personal stories. Their dad, who once struggled to love himself, shares his journey in a metaphorical, fictional tale that mirrors what his middle school years were like. If you’ve ever felt left out, too different, or not good enough. You’re not alone. You matter. And this book gets it.